Journal

A Masterpiece is Created

Discover the Feather Masterpiece: a jewel born from plumage, crafted with 317 diamonds, delicate curls and movement - where heritage meets innovation.

Mount Athos: The Monastic Republic Lost in Time

On a remote peninsula in northern Greece, a world apart from modern life has endured for over a millennium. Mount Athos, an autonomous monastic republic within Greece, is home to twenty Orthodox mo...

Cassandra's Guide to Autumn in London

What to do, what to see and where to eat this autumn in London. 

Maria Sigma: Weaving a New Tradition

Award-winning textile designer Maria Sigma is redefining sustainability in craft through an approach deeply rooted in her Greek heritage. 

Venus of Milo: From the Greek Island Milos to the Louvre

One does not simply stumble upon a goddess - unless, of course, one is a 19th-century Greek farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas, and the goddess in question has been buried on the Greek island of Milos f...

Cassandra's guide to Summer in London

What to do, what to see and where to eat this summer in London. 

Naxos Apothecary: A Wellness Lab Inspired by the Aegean

In a light-filled corner of central Athens, Naxos Apothecary merges island heritage, precious Greek herbs, the science of homeopathy, and statement design - all in one space. Housed in the oldest h...

Spend a Summer with Homer...in London

Discover and join this UCL Summer course led by Cassandra’s advisor on all things Greek, UCL professor Dr Antony Makrinos, and immerse yourself in the world of Homer this summer.

Not your birthday, still your name day: the Tradition of 'Name Days' in Greece

In Greece, one’s name is not merely a matter of personal identity, it is a cause for celebration. According to the traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church, each day of the year is dedicated to a sa...

Behind the Scenes: Recreating Anne Boleyn’s necklace

This summer, Anne Boleyn The Musical comes to life at Hever Castle, Anne’s ancestral home, in a breathtaking open-air production by Historalia, founded by Eliane Astor-de Merode and Simon de Merode...